Nova Southeastern University has made considerable progress when it comes to trans people. The university has employed trans people on its staff and, most notably, created a gender-neutral bathroom in the Don Taft University Center. This is progress considering that there are plenty of schools where trans people can’t be protected or represented due to […]
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Superbowl ads lied to you: Crypto isn’t the future
While the Superbowl brings football fans together from far and wide, it has the rare opportunity of attracting attention from people who know nothing or could care less about football. Between the new and exciting movie trailers, the ads companies pay millions of dollars to feature during the game and the star-studded half time show, […]
Shark speak: “February is a month full of love, so how do you celebrate self-love?”
“I like to get my nails done, and I’ll put on a hair mask and things like that. I’ll hang out with friends,” said Olivia Jones, sophomore political science major. “I’d probably just say watching a movie, making myself dinner if I was spending [Valentine’s Day] by myself, and maybe getting my nails done,” said […]
NSU’s newest traditions
The following is a satirical piece, meaning that this piece is full of humor, exaggeration, irony and other techniques to create a ridiculous story. This piece is purely entertaining and not meant to be taken seriously under any circumstances. This piece does not reflect the views of the writer, Nova Southeastern University or The Current […]
I took every precaution and I still got sick: NSU should have started online
I have avoided getting sick throughout the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic. I have taken every single precaution advised by the CDC and the university, even abiding by some university policies that have since been lifted. I wear masks everywhere, wash my hands before taking off my mask, clean my masks on a regular basis, […]
The poison in capitalizing on Black History Month
Companies always seem to come out from hibernation in the month of February and show their “support” for black history month. However, their support doesn’t necessarily include things that actually help the black community like donations to support black causes or equality movements. Companies like Target, Abercrombie, and Hollister profit off these memorial moments by […]
“Treasure Planet”: Disney’s best box office failure
It’s been nearly 20 years since Ron Clements and John Musker’s passionate, sci-fi reimagining of the classic novella “Treasure Island” set its sails for the silver screen to become the biggest box office flop the company had seen since “The Black Cauldron.” “Treasure Island” was the two Disney veterans’ expensive passion project, one that lost […]
Shark Speak: “What are your plans for spring break?”
“Me and my friends might rent out an Airbnb for the weekend. We all commute from home so a weekend away together should be fun or at least interesting,” said Gabriella Tome, freshman criminal justice major. “I am flying home to see my family and hangout with some friends, and catch up on my […]
Water your thoughts: I hate writing
Alright, that title is a little misleading. I don’t hate writing; writing is something I love to do, but sometimes it can just be too much. It is both physically and mentally draining, especially when you deal with writer’s block. There is nothing worse than staring at a blank page and having nothing to put […]
There is more to February than just Valentine’s Day
Whenever you hear of February the first thing that probably comes to mind is Valentine’s Day. While Valentine’s Day is a meaningful celebration to share with loved ones, the month of February, even though it is the shortest month of the year, has a myriad of celebrations such as Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, National […]